Mrs. Waid’s Daily Language Drills 2011-2012 August 15, 2011


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Mrs. Waid’s Daily Language Drills

  • 2011-2012


August 15, 2011

  • Parts of Speech – as traditionally defined, there are 8 parts of speech.

  • Noun – person, place, thing, or idea

    • Can be made plural or possessive
    • EX: cat, dog, Dauphin Junior High, Sally, John
  • Pronoun – takes the place of a noun

    • Categories – personal and impersonal
    • EX: he, she, it, him, that, these, those,
  • Verb – shows either action or state of being

    • EX: Run, jump, appear, smell, taste
  • Adjective – modifies a noun or pronoun

    • Answers the questions which one, how many, what kind
    • EX: blue, twelve, cashmere, silky


August 16, 2011

  • Adverb - modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb

    • Answers how, in what manner, under what condition, when, where
    • Often ends in –ly
    • EX: quickly, swiftly, very, quite
  • Preposition – relates a noun or pronoun

    • Every prepositional phrase acts as either an adjective or an adverb
    • EX: at, by, on, in, to
  • Conjunction – connects words, phrases, or clauses

    • Categories: coordinating, subordinating, correlative, and conjunctive adverbs
    • EX: and, but, or, nor, so, yet
  • Interjection – expresses emotion

    • EX: Ahem, Shhh, Ugh


August 17, 2011

  • Copy each descriptive phrase and identify which part of speech is being described.

  • Can modify a verb, an adjective, or an adverb ____

  • Substitutes for a noun ___

  • Is usually found after a noun or after a linking or be verb ___

  • Expresses emotion ___

  • Connects words, phrases, or clauses ___

  • Modifies a noun or pronoun ___

  • Can often move within a sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence ___

  • Connects a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence, forming a phrase that functions as an adjective or adverb



August 18, 2011

  • Copy each descriptive phrase and identify which part of speech is being described.

  • Often ends in -ly ____

  • Can usually be made plural ___

  • Answers the questions “which one,” “how many,” or “what kind” ___

  • Expresses either action or state of being

  • Explains when, where, why, or how an action is performed

  • Includes articles (a, an, the) and possessive pronouns (my, your, his)



August 19, 2011

  • Copy each sentence and underline each word used as a noun.

  • Books, papers, coffee cups, and pastry crumbs, littered the top of the professor’s desk.

  • He had worked throughout the night on his prized manuscript.

  • With the first light of dawn, he fell into a deep sleep from which his worried students finally woke him.



August 22, 2011

  • Personal pronouns can be used as nominative (subject) objective, possessive, reflexive, or intensive.

  • Copy the following sentences and underline the personal pronouns in each one. Label each pronoun as NOM, OBJ, POS, REF, or INT.

  • She asked him about his family.

  • She herself was an orphan.

  • Pointing to a picture of fifteen people, he explained that they were his immediate family members.

  • It was definitely a large family.

  • Their smiles indicated that they considered themselves fortunate.



August 23, 2011

  • Impersonal pronouns can be categorized as indefinite, interrogative, demonstrative, or relative.

  • Copy each sentence and underline each impersonal pronoun. Label each pronoun IND, INT, DEM, or REL.

  • She was impressed by that.

  • She wanted to belong to a family like this.

  • Such a good fortune does not come to everyone, however.

  • What could she do to change her situation.



August 24, 2011

  • Action verbs tell what the subject of the sentence is doing.

  • Copy each sentence and underline the action verb in each one. If the verb has more than one word, underline the entire verb phrase.

  • The runaway toddler escaped from the yard of the house.

  • She climbed over the fence and headed down the street.

  • Her parents called the police and also organized a search party of neighbors.

  • The search party eventually found the child in the park two blocks away.



August 25, 2011

  • Verbs can also include the be verbs or forms of be

    • EX: am, is, was, were, be, being, been
  • Copy the following sentences and underline the be verbs. If the verb is more than one word, underline the entire verb phrase.

  • No one can be sure of the future.

  • The future is and always has been full of surprises.

  • I am confident, though, that some of those surprises are beneficial.

  • I am being optimistic when I say that.



August 26, 2011

  • Linking verbs are verbs that do not show action but link the subject to more information in the predicate.

  • Copy the following sentences and underline the linking verbs. If the verb is more than one word, underline the entire verb phrase.

  • Grammar has always seemed a mysterious subject.

  • It became one of the seven liberal arts in the Middle Ages.

  • It remains valuable today and still appears essential as a building block for education.

  • The study of grammar may look hard, but grammatical rules grow easier to understand as students become more familiar with them.

  • Overall, studying grammar sounds worthwhile.



August 29, 2011

  • Copy the following sentences and underline the verbs in each one. Identify the verbs as Action, Be, or Linking.

  • The students visited London last year.

  • London is an exciting, busy city.

  • The students grew familiar with several of the neighborhoods.

  • They seemed fascinated by the museums and art galleries as well.

  • One day they went to Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral.



August 30, 2011

  • Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns.

  • Remember adjectives typically come before the noun they are modifying or a follow a be or linking verb.

  • Copy the following sentences and underline the adjectives.

  • The ambassador’s daughter was beautiful.

  • Her long dark hair fell in flowing tresses; her brown eyes were bright with lively mischief; her facial features were perfect.

  • A skilled artist would have a difficult task capturing all of that beauty.



August 31, 2011

  • Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

  • Remember adverbs often end in –ly.

  • Copy each sentence and underline the adverbs in each one.

  • The detective carefully picked up the lipstick that the thief had apparently dropped on the floor of the immaculately clean apartment.

  • Yesterday the apartment had been robbed.

  • The only clue – the lipstick – was not especially helpful, but the detective never doubted that eventually he would track down the thief.



September 1, 2011

  • Prepositions show relationships between nouns in a sentence.

  • Prepositions introduce prepositional phrases.

  • EX: in, on, between, through, to

  • Copy each sentence and underline the preposition in each sentence.

  • The house around the corner was Santa’s destination.

  • His sleigh flew gracefully through the air.

  • He parked on the rooftop for five minutes.

  • During the night, the stars in the sky twinkled brightly.

  • Visions of sugarplums danced in the heads of the children, who had fallen asleep after their normal bedtime.



September 2, 2011

  • Conjunctions link words, phrases, or clauses together.

  • Copy each sentence and underline each conjunction.

  • Dogs and cats make excellent companions.

  • Sarah suggested an older dog, but her grandmother wanted a puppy.

  • Once she saw the number of puppies at the shelter, Sarah’s grandmother began to cry.

  • Both Sarah and her grandmother were touched by this experience.

  • They finally chose one lucky puppy as a companion for Sarah’s grandmother; then they thought about how to help the other animals.



September 6, 2011

  • Interjections express emotions.

  • Copy each sentence and underline the interjections in each one.

  • Ouch! You stepped on my foot!

  • Oh, what a miserable day this will be.

  • Well, what did you expect?

  • Fine! Don’t give me any sympathy!



September 7, 2011

  • Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates

    • Diagram Frame
    • Copy the following sentences, then rewrite the sentences using the diagram frame to separate the subject from the predicate.
    • Hector has been exercising.
    • Dr. Lee has been calling.
    • Have guests been invited?


September 8, 2011

  • Diagram the following simple subject and predicate in each sentence. Notice the compound subject in each one.

  • Example: Trucks and tractors raced.

  • Both Emma and Becky laughed.

  • Boaters and swimmers were rescued.

  • Was Phillip or Annette returning?



September 9, 2011

  • Directions: Diagram the following compound predicates and subjects.

  • Rex was growling and biting.

  • Waves rose and fell.

  • Elaine paused but continued.



September 12, 2011 Staple and turn in first 20

  • Diagram the following sentences correctly.

  • Nick and Lawanna swept and dusted.

  • Letters and packages were delivered and opened.

  • Was Diane or Joan singing?



September 13, 2011

  • Direct Objects

  • Directions: Diagram the following sentences that contain a direct object.

  • Everyone brought food.

  • Fran packed cookies.

  • Boys and girls played baseball.



September 14, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences that contain more than one direct object.

  • Parks have tables and benches.

  • Danielle and Gina had prepared salads and rolls.

  • Did you drink juice or cola?



September 15, 2011

  • Diagram that following sentences that contain indirect objects.

  • Mr. Norris assigned us jobs.

  • He taught me birdcalls.

  • Roger and John lent Manny money.



September 16, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences correctly.

  • Rangers led hikes and gave hikers advice.

  • Campers collected and buried leftovers.

  • Food can attract bears and bring campers problems.



September 19, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences that contain adjectives.

    • Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns answering the questions what kind, which one, how many, or how much.
    • The articles a, an, and the are adjectives.
  • Those happy fans watched a great race.

  • Did the famous cyclist win first prize?

  • The adventurous teenager climbs steep mountains.



September 20, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences containing adverbs.

    • Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
    • Adverbs answer the questions when, where, how, and to what extent.
  • Cold winds howled noisily.

  • The Dawsons greeted their guests warmly.

  • Immediately, they hurried the guests inside.



September 21, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences containing adverbs modifying adjectives and adverbs.

  • Alarmingly thick bushes blocked the path almost everywhere.

  • The travelers looked about rather wearily.

  • Extremely sharp hatchets cleared a path remarkably fast.



September 22, 2011

  • Review: Diagram the following sentences using concepts you’ve learned so far.

  • Ms. Varsey told us stories.

  • Tough triathlons attract him.

  • The visit ended early.



September 23, 2011

  • Review: Diagram the following sentences using concepts you’ve learned so far.

  • We made ourselves dinner.

  • My cousin enjoys extreme sports.

  • Had the Lopezes been there before?



September 26, 2011

  • Review: Diagram the following sentences using concepts you’ve learned so far.

  • Many enthusiastic people attended that recent event.

  • Soon, everyone was seated comfortably.

  • The usually energetic leader walked exceedingly slowly.



September 27, 2011

  • Review: Diagram the following sentences using concepts you’ve learned so far.

  • Did anyone bring napkins?

  • You use either grills or campfires.

  • The group was entering a particularly dangerous area.



September 28, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences with modifiers with compound subjects, verbs and objects.

  • The leader turned and immediately blew a whistle.

  • The leader immediately turned and blew a whistle.

  • The cowardly explorer shivered suddenly and fainted.

  • Scary stories always frighten and delight me.

  • Both the book and its sequel sold well.



September 29, 2011

  • A linking verb links or joins the subject of the sentence with a word or phase describing or identifying the subject.

  • Most common linking verbs are forms of be. (am, is, are, was, were etc.)

  • Other linking verbs are appear, sound, and feel.

  • The word or phrase linked to the subject is called a subject complement.

  • A predicate noun is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or further identifies the subject.

  • A parrot can be a good pet.

  • Kiwi is a yellow cockatiel.

  • Cockatiels are parrots.

  • How long has Kiwi been Frank’s pet?



September 30, 2011

  • A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and further describes the subject.

  • It may be modified by adverbs.

  • Kiwi appears happy.

  • Her birdcage is rather large.

  • Kiwi’s owner feels extremely fortunate.



October 3, 2011

  • Review – Diagram the following sentences correctly.

  • Parrots are popular pets.

  • My sister enjoys singing and dancing.

  • Everyone was seated quickly.

  • Are her tricks difficult?

  • The ice cream tastes delicious.



October 4, 2011

  • Compound Subject Complements

  • Today our major parties are Republicans and Democrats.

  • The parties’ history is quite long and colorful.

  • 1. Political cartoons can be both funny and meaningful.

  • 2. Their messages may be timely but durable.

  • 3. One cartoon showed Teddy Roosevelt and a cute bear.



October 5, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Black Beauty was the mare’s name.

  • Who performed the dangerous stunt?

  • Food can attract bears and bring campers problems.

  • Glaciers are beautiful but potentially dangerous.

  • John was swatting and killing houseflies and mosquitoes.



October 6, 2011

  • An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies another noun or pronoun in the sentence.

  • Any noun or pronoun may have an appositive.

  • To diagram a sentence with an appositive, place the appositive immediately after the world it identifies, and set it off in parentheses.

  • A California stagecoach driver, Charley Parkhurst, had a secret.

  • Legends describe that colorful character, Charley Parkhurst.

  • Charley Parkhurst was really Charlotte Parkhurst, an orphan.

  • Fifteen-year-old Charlotte, a tall, strong girl, left an unfriendly orphanage.

  • She took a man’s job, stable hand.

  • She also took a man’s name, Charley.



October 11, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences that contain appositives or appositive phrases.

  • Remember to diagram appositives in parentheses immediately after the noun or pronoun its identifying.

  • Charley, the pretend man, became the first woman voter.

  • Her one vice, tobacco, gave Charley cancer.

  • Death finally revealed her secret, her womanhood.



October 12, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Bandit, the Siamese cat, stole the turkey.

  • The Dolphins, the most talented football team, beat D.A. Smith Tuesday.

  • Stacy, the pageant winner, will be Mrs. America.



October 13, 2011

  • A preposition is a word that indicates how a noun or pronoun relates to some other word in the sentence.

  • A prepositional phrase is made up of a preposition, its object, and any modifiers of the object. Can act as ADJ or ADV.

  • Most people in Emma’s class like rock music.

  • Posters throughout the city announced the rock concert.

  • Holders of particular tickets would also receive passes to backstage areas.

  • Will you get tickets for the show?



October 18, 2011

  • Prepositional Phrases as adverbs.

  • The science lab was displayed on Parents’ Night.

  • On that night, my mother came and saw the school.

  • Before Parents’ Night, we practiced our experiments.

  • Mrs. Sanchez wrote precise instructions on the chalkboard.

  • We recorded data and observations in our lab notebooks.



October 21, 2011

  • A prepositional phrase acting as an adverb can modify another prepositional phrase.

  • Boaters in canoes raced down the river through the Scout camp.

  • The race was held on a day with threats of rain.

  • Danny rowed with a winner of the previous race.

  • Near the end of the race, dark clouds filled the sky.



October 25, 2011

  • Diagram these three sentences to practice for your daily drill quiz re-do

  • Dangerous activities give him memorable thrills.

  • Scary stories always frighten and delight me.

  • The teddy bear is still popular and lovable.



October 26, 2011

  • Diagram the three sentences as a practice.

  • The little girl opened her present, a shiny red scooter.

  • Spotlights in many different colors lit the stage.

  • The loudspeakers behind my ears blared announcements about souvenirs.



October 27, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Turtles and frogs crawled over the aquarium rocks.

  • A gray mouse slept quietly inside a cardboard tube.

  • Danny and his teammate sped to the goal at the forks in the river.

  • Immediately, the rowers in all of the other boats stopped.



October 28, 2011

  • Review Prepositional Phrases

  • Diagram the following sentences using prepositional phrases.

  • Before Parents’ Night, we practiced our experiments.

  • The teams performed the experiments with great care.

  • We recorded data and observations in our lab notebooks.



October 31, 2011

  • Not all verbs function in sentences as verbs!

  • A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective.

  • Participles may be either present (-ing) or past (-ed). Some might have irregular endings.

  • Diagram participles by drawing a line similar to a prepositional phrase, but write the participle on the line curving it in the angle of the line.

  • Growling, the monster charged the wounded hero.

  • The hero swung a broken branch at the creature.

  • Defeated, the monster fled from the relieved fighter.

  • The satisfied crowd soon left the crowded theater.



November 1, 2011

  • A participial phrase is made up of a participle, any complements it may have, and all the words and phrases that modify the participle.

  • To diagram a participial phrase, first diagram the participle on its bent line. Then diagram any objects, complements and modifiers.

  • Example: Cheerfully whistling a tune, Jacob walked to the store.

  • Looking over his shoulder, Jacob spotted a large dog.

  • The dog, barking furiously, chased the frightened boy.

  • Thinking quickly, Jacob jumped over a fence.



November 2, 2011

  • The tallest building in New York City, the Empire State Building, is a famous landmark.

  • Charles, the new gardener, is working outside.

  • The screaming crowd watched the bridge falling into the river.



November 3, 2011

  • 1. During the race, Jonathan felt the sharp cramp running up his leg.

  • 2. After dinner, Sarah craved a chocolate sundae with whipped cream.

  • 3. History, Mark’s favorite subject, is easy for him.

  • 4. Jogging down the road, Alison tripped and fell.

  • 5. I would love a garden of fresh vegetables in the spring, but I always buy them from the supermarket.



November 4, 2011

  • Queen Elizabeth, one of England’s longest ruling monarchs, is still extremely popular.

  • Robert Frost’s popular poem, “The Road Not Taken,” is my favorite.

  • The motorcycle sliding uncontrollably will hit the building hard.

  • Michael saw his brother, Joshua, throwing rocks at passing cars.

  • Candice returned the badly damaged package to the manufacturer.



November 7, 2011

  • Surprised, he noticed the dog’s wagging tail.

  • Jacob, holding his breath, opened the gate.

  • Running in circles, the dog begged for more food.



November 8, 2011

  • Fairy tales have been popular for centuries.

  • The fear of new family members remains evident in children today.

  • My favorite tale, Cinderella, will be performed at the theater.



November 9, 2011

  • London and Paris provide the setting for A Tale of Two Cities.

  • Charles Dickens, a famous British author, wrote the famous novel.

  • Visited by 3 spirits, Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas.



November 10, 2011

  • A gerund is a verb form that ends in –ing and is used in a sentence as a noun.

  • A gerund phrase is made up of a gerund, its complements, and all modifiers of the gerund and its complements.

  • Gerund and gerund phrases may be used in sentences wherever nouns may be used.

  • EX: Giving speeches frightens some people.

  • Jogging tires me out.

  • Hearing that joke reminds me of a funny story.

  • Laughing at jokes is a fun activity.



November 14, 2011

  • Gerunds and gerund phrases can be used as direct objects.

  • Same diagram applies only gerund is located where the direct object goes.

  • EX: Armando enjoys solving difficult riddles.

  • My whole family enjoyed watching the fireworks display.

  • I remember being lifted by my father for a better view.

  • My sister loves watching the bright colors.



November 16, 2011

  • Gerunds and gerund phrases as predicate nouns.

  • Remember that predicate nouns are subject complements that follow linking verbs.

  • EX: My least favorite chore has always been washing windows.

  • The first step of any job is finding the right tools.

  • The tired workers stopped doing their best.

  • Elena’s hobby was repairing dolls.



November 17, 2011

  • Gerunds and gerund phrases as objects of the preposition.

  • EX: The people cheered us for entertaining them.

  • You win this game by popping five balloons.

  • The library has a policy against talking loudly.

  • Marsha dreams of competing in the Olympics.



November 28, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Elementary school can give us wonderful memories but might cause us repressed pain.

  • Some of our trials and experiences shape the rest of our lives.

  • One of my favorite childhood memories is playing baseball in the backyard.



November 29, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Running with scissors can be extremely dangerous.

  • The movie Tangled was based on a famous German fairy tale.

  • Extremely exhausted, she crossed the finish line of her first marathon.



November 30, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • During the time for course registration, no students were on campus.

  • My favorite summer activity is swimming in the lake in front of my house.

  • The excited puppy wagged his tail happily.



January 3, 2012

  • An infinitive is a verb form that matches the base form of a verb and is usually proceeded by the word to. Ex: to tell

  • An infinitive phrase is made up of an infinitive, its complements, and any modifiers. EX: to tell a friend the news

  • Infinitive and infinitive phrases can be used as adj, adv, or nouns.

  • EX: Band members announced their decision to tour again.

  • 1. The audience shouted demands to play favorite songs.

  • On tour, musicians need the ability to sleep at odd hours.

  • An overnight bag to hold essential items is a necessity.



January 4, 2012

  • Infinitive and Infinitive phrases as Adverbs

  • EX: Eager fans competed to buy tickets to the show.

  • To get closer to the stage, some audience member pushed others.

  • Guards at the auditorium worked to prevent injuries.

  • The band played two encores to show their appreciation.



January 5, 2012

  • Infinitives and Infinitive phrases as subjects.

  • EX: To build the largest ship was the engineer’s goal.

  • In good weather, to ride a bike to school saves time.

  • To buy a secondhand bike was a wise decision.

  • To change this tire will take twenty minutes.



January 6, 2012

  • Infinitives and infinitive phrases as direct objects.

  • Example: Jean asked me to go with her.

  • Callers to the station asked to hear your song.

  • The child refused to eat broccoli.

  • None of my friends can afford to buy every new video game.



January 9, 2012

  • Infinitive and infinitive phrases as Predicate Nouns

  • Remember – Predicate Nouns only follow linking verbs

  • EX: Dean’s long-range pan is to run his own business.

  • Alicia’s hobby is to ride trail horses.

  • The purpose of this booklet is to explain pet licenses.

  • Everybody wanted to see the parade.



January 10, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • To stick to the truth took courage.

  • One aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the disease.

  • Her plan to vote for lower taxes was popular with the people in her district.



January 11, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Looking over his shoulder, Jacob spotted a large dog.

  • The first step of any job is finding the right tools.

  • To increase salaries at the store will not be easy.



January 12, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Your first step is to notify the police of the theft.

  • My whole family enjoyed watching the fireworks display.

  • 3. The confused dog stopped, giving the exhausted boy a rest.



January 13, 2012

  • A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate.

  • 2 types of clauses: independent and dependent (subordinate)

  • A compound sentences has two or more independent clauses.

  • EX: Folktales are always popular; you have probably heard many of them.

  • Some folktales have been told for generations; many different versions exist.

  • In many tales, animals talk; they stand for humans.

  • In some tales, the animals are wise; in others, they are foolish or selfish.



January 17, 2012

  • Compound sentences joined with a comma and a conjunction.

  • EX: Do you like scary stories, or do they give you nightmares?

  • In very old English tales, Grendel was a terrible monster, and his mother was equally horrible.

  • Grendel terrorized the countryside, but finally the hero Beowulf stopped him.

  • In the Odyssey, Scylla and Charybdis were monstrous neighbors, and sailors feared them.



January 18, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Scylla tore ships apart, or Charybdis pulled them and their crews underwater.

  • Writers in various countries have made collections of folktales; the Grimm brothers are among these writers.

  • The hero of the story comes from an aristocratic French family, but he moved to England before the Revolution.



January 19, 2012

  • A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

  • A dependent clause can act as an adjective or adverb in a sentence.

  • Most adjective clauses are introduced by a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, that, and which)

  • EX: Geologists are scientists who study rocks.

  • Evidence that is found in rocks shows changes in the earth.

  • Information about the center of the earth is found in lava, which is rock from volcanoes.

  • Valerie, who is the daughter of a geologist, shares his love of rocks.



January 20, 2012

  • Complex sentences with depended clauses acting as adverbs.

  • EX: Although land on Earth looks solid, the continents are actually moving.

  • Continents move because massive plates under them shift.

  • Where two plates collide, land on one plate may push over the other.

  • If you could watch the collision for millions of years, you would see the growth of a mountain.



January 23, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • She also learns about the field from other geologists who work with her father.

  • When two plates pull away from each other suddenly, an earthquake results.

  • She was extremely tired because she ran a marathon.



January 24, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • When Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year of 79, the city of Pompeii vanished.

  • Jillian earned a promotion on the newspaper staff, and she received a raise.

  • Florence Nightingale is the individual who brought nursing into the modern age.



January 25, 2012

  • Complex sentences with Noun Clauses

  • EX: Whatever you decide is fine.

  • Whoever made this pottery did a good job.

  • When the plane will actually depart has not yet been announced.

  • How a room is furnished affects its noise level.



January 26, 2012

  • Complex Sentences with Noun Clauses

  • -used as direct objects

  • EX: Mr. Denton taught us how plants make sugar.

  • The engineers finally discovered who caused the oil spill.

  • At the buffet, take whatever you want.

  • That dog licks whomever it meets.



January 27, 2012

  • Diagram the following compound sentences with noun clauses acting as subjects and objects.

  • What the detective discovered about her client raised new questions.

  • Can you tell me what we need to know for the test?

  • Why rust forms on metal is easily explained.



January 30, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • The heavy rainfall caused a flood, but we left the area quickly.

  • True leadership ability is what our club needs.

  • As the cold front descended upon us, we turned up the thermostat.

  • Marilyn, who is my neighbor, seems sad today.



January 31, 2012 – Your Daily Drill Quiz will be tomorrow. Have all 20 ready to turn in.

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Lady Pennington chatted with the visitors while the butler served tea.

  • Belinda’s parents realized why she was in a bad mood.

  • My grandmother’s sugar cookies, which she makes from a secret recipe, won an award.



February 2, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • The treadmill stopped suddenly, for the plug had fallen out.

  • Because the bananas are ripe, we must eat them quickly.

  • The detective directed several questions to Donna, who was the only eyewitness.



February 3, 2012

  • Complex sentences with noun clauses introduced by that.

  • EX: Everyone says time travel is impossible.

  • EX Everyone says that time travel is impossible.

  • The police officer claimed the car had been speeding.

  • That I could even surf was incredible.

  • The reporter noted that Rocky fouled fourteen pitches in a row.



February 6, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • We regret that we arrived late.

  • That the club has powerful members gives it influence.

  • We hope you will get well soon.



February 7, 2012

  • Complex sentences with noun clauses used as objects of the preposition

  • EX Terry made a list of whatever supplies we needed.

  • Give this fruit to whoever wants it.

  • Researchers were puzzled by how cave dwellers had made paintings on the cave wall.

  • I read a book about how organic food is grown.



February 8, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Your school work is affected by how late you stay up at night.

  • The kitten ran to whoever rang the bell.

  • Despite what her stepmother told her, Cinderella had hope.



February 9, 2012

  • Complex sentences with noun clauses as predicate nouns.

  • EX: A long vacation is what you need.

  • Tomorrow is when we leave.

  • This hammer is what I need for my construction project.

  • My wish is that I can visit a kelp forest someday.



February 10, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Do you know why William Blake is famous?

  • He is most famous for what he wrote and drew.

  • Whoever reads his poetry with care will find a deceptive simplicity.



February 13, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • You should also know that William Blake was a gifted artist.

  • One of his best-known engravings depicts Chaucer’s pilgrims on their way to where Thomas Becket died in Canterbury.

  • Scholars debate which poems best demonstrate his talents.



February 14, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Sean asked whether or not Jennifer would marry him.

  • Whatever Jennifer answered led him to many months of depression.

  • He knew that he could not change her mind.



February 16, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • During the Elizabethan era, many people believed that human society reflected the order of the universe.

  • If families remained in order, the state would be in good shape.

  • A state that was orderly, reflected the pattern of the universe.



February 17, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Treason, which disrupted order, resulted in severe punishment.

  • Whoever committed treason risked torture and death.

  • Several individuals took the risk, even though the penalty was great.



February 21, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • After Elizabeth I became queen, she foiled several plots by her cousin, the queen of Scotland.

  • Elizabeth wondered whether the execution of a fellow queen was immoral.

  • Finally she reached the moment when she had no real choice.



February 22, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • With true regret, Elizabeth signed the order that commanded her cousin’s death.

  • Richard, who was waiting for his car, finally heard his name.

  • He drove to his wife’s office, where he triumphantly displayed his prize.



February 23, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • London and Paris provide the setting for A Tale of Two Cities.

  • This work is a novel by Charles Dickens, so the characters appear especially distinctive.

  • The story, which occurs during the French Revolution, takes advantage of that historical background.



February 27, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • At an early age, Florence Nightingale showed signs of a nonconformity that created problems within her family.

  • In 1860, Giuseppe Fiorelli organized an archeological excavation of Pompeii since looters were ruining many treasures.

  • Once he began his work, his crew restored buildings and made detailed maps of the city.



February 28, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • That the dedicated actor practiced his role every day surprised no one.

  • The director determined who would design the set.

  • She takes great satisfaction in whatever they perform.



February 29, 2012

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Madame Defarge and Lucie are two major female characters, but the contrast between them is dramatic.

  • Today Pompeii remains a proud, ancient city while hordes of curious tourists wander through its streets.

  • During the Crimean War, she devoted countless hours to British soldiers who needed a competent, compassionate nurse.



March 1, 2012

  • Compound-Complex Sentences are made up of 2 or more independent clause and at least 1 dependent clause.

  • EX: William Butler Yeats met Lady Gregory, who was a promoter of Irish literature, and he became a member of the Irish National Theatre.



March 5, 2012

  • The Everglades are a natural wonder, but we may lose this precious area if we are not careful.

  • Whoever cares about nature should learn about the Everglades, for this area provides a unique habitat for many species.

  • Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, who preserved the Everglades from destruction, should be a national hero; many people are unaware of her contributions.



March 6, 2012

  • Diagram the following Compound-Complex Sentences.

  • While she was fishing, Amy saw many deer, and she tried not to disturb them.

  • Amy unhooked the salmon from the line, and she threw it back into the stream so that it could live.

  • We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong.



March 7, 2012 --- Get all drills ready for the quiz!

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.

  • Laura forgot her friend's birthday, so she sent her a card when she finally remembered.

  • The team captain jumped for joy, and the fans cheered because we won the state championship.



Daily Drill Quiz Directions: Diagram the following sentences. Make sure to label every word.

  • 1.We decided that the movie was too violent, but our children, who like to watch scary movies, thought that we were wrong.

  • 2.William Butler Yeats met Lady Gregory, who was a promoter of Irish literature, and he became a member of the Irish National Theater.

  • 3.London and Paris provide the setting for A Tale of Two Cities.

  • 4. The director determined who would design the set.

  • 5. A state that was orderly, reflected the pattern of the universe.



April 14, 2011

  • Diagram the following sentences.

  • Rachael Ray explained how cookies are made, and we practiced her techniques at home.

  • I would have used the recipe that Kari gave me, but her cookies taste funny.

  • Because we had lots of cookies, we had a party, and our guests ate the freshly baked treats.



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